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When I lived in the Seattle area, I'd go to Vancouver BC about once a month ... just because ... no reason other than its being so close and getting to be in another country. Back then, I'd think, "What would I have to do to live here?" They're realistically more tightly wound than PNWers. Eastern Canadians who make the move to their west coast often returrn to where they came from - Ontario, Quebec, etc., because they're not (as) tightly wound. Then, the light bulb went on: "Vancouver is their Miami." Hmmm. Pass. There is something to be said for abundant sunshine. And how it can impact your outlook and health.

Small Business is the backbone of America and it is covered by all ethnic groups, a Strong America starts with a Strong Multi-Cultural Society that works together for better community.

Cadillac showed the first images of the coming 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV today. This vehicle slots above the Lyriq and below the Escalade IQ in Cadillac's EV lineup, effectively taking the ICE-powered Cadillac XT6's spot on the electric side of the lineup. Though they did not provide any technical details, we can assume it will ride on the Ultium platform and come in single-motor rear-wheel and dual-motor front-wheel drive configurations with 340+ horsepower to 500+ horsepower, respectively. GM's modular Ultium battery packs will likely be configured for between 300 miles to 320 miles of range. The Vistiq joins the smaller Optiq to fill out the small, medium, large, extra-large EV-SUV lineup at Cadillac. Click to enlarge View full article

Having done so much driving coast to coast due to my son's Gymnastics from age of 5 to college before he retired in college. I would say the following: British Columbia is equal to the west coast in many ways till you take the Highway and head north in BC and hit the Yukon's and then you truly have an Alaska Conservative equal. Having not spent any time in the NW territories, I cannot answer but would suspect it is far more conservative due to sparse population and tight nit communities of both native Indians and other groups. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba I find to mirror the U.S. mid-west and Texas. Antario and Quebec I find to be a mixed pot of southern politeness with backstabbing rudeness in some areas and others if your white to be very polite period. I did find in various cities some amazing multi-cultural city areas. I also hit up against the same French BS I hit when I was working in France. A very narrow mind set of society or a very liberal one that was more relaxing to how I was raised. Two sides of a coin. Have never been to Newfoundland and Labrador but would love to see the area. So, no comment on the folks there. NB, Prince Edward and Nova Scotia have been over all very polite and friendly when my wife and I visited about 5 years ago. Like the NE corner of the U.S., lots of friendly people and the occasional narrow-minded turd. If money was no object, would love to visit the rest of Canada including Nunavut and the NW Territories to explore and photograph the area. Would love to experience the drive over the Ice Highway too. So much of North America to see and yet so little time. Could the People Benefit from a single currency with a open free North America, meaning Canada, U.S. Mexico become the North American Union of States. SURE, but will it? NOT in OUR LIFETIME!!! Too many selfish, fascist pricks that hate society if it does not benefit them to allow such a Great Multi-Cultural Union. IMHO

I will explain. Let me put some meat on its bones and do this a little later. I had a feeling you might say something. My comment was not meant to be negative, because they are not negative places. It's meant to be relative.

Loved this generation of Impala SS. It was Magical!!! I am totally confused by your statement, Tightly Wound?????? Having been in both sides of Canada and yearly go to Fairmount Hot springs for the mineral hot springs that rejuvenate me, I find the East Coast of Canada Tightly wound and at times offensive in how they treat people and do things, so much in common with the East Cost of the U.S. and especially the south. As a true PNW person living here, I find going up to Vancouver B.C. to be very relaxed and liberal with a great foodie scene. I can only think it is where we each are born and raised in our perception of the locals as I find the opposite of what you stated. Or am I miss understanding your statement and you are saying the east coast Canadians who move to BC tend to move back because it is too liberal and relaxed?????

Absolutely.

WOW, they have nailed it with their Black edition available on various models. GENESIS UNVEILS GV80 BLACK AND GV80 COUPE BLACK QUOTE: Genesis Black models are defined by their captivating dark-black color theme that extends throughout the interior and exterior, flawlessly embodying the essence of Genesis’ design philosophy “Athletic Elegance” in its purest form. All visible exterior features in the GV80 Black and the GV80 Coupe Black are finished in black, including the radiator grille, bumper garnish, front emblem, daylight opening (DLO) molding, roof racks and rear bumper molding. Even lesser visible details like the headlamp inner side bezels are black, completing the sleek look. Someone paid attention to detail on these, the pictures are awesome.

For those that like sedans, seems Genesis it planning to offer more options including this sweet looking Black Edition in 2025. Seems the Black edition is the top trim level on all the Genesis auto's, very cool stuff. Genesis G80 Black to be Launched in the First Half of 2025 - Korean Car Blog

Just got back from Costco, Ultimate sweet-n-Spicy yet crunchy Korean snack.

I will never support Tesla as long as Musk is CEO and Chairman of the company, supporting Neo-Nazi political party in Germany is just Wrong. https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024/12/28/elon-musk-supports-germanys-far-right-afd-party-in-opinion-piece/ This is spot on I feel, only 9 months into EV ownership and cannot see me ever going back to ICE autos. Moving forward, EV only for me. https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/28/the-media-has-it-wrong-92-of-electric-vehicle-owners-worldwide-would-definitely-buy-another-ev/

This nails it on the head as to why Korean EVs are better than just about everyone else including the Chinese. Hyundai / Kia / Genesis over Tesla every day. https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/28/why-isnt-hyundai-motor-group-circling-the-drain/

Well, it's a good idea because it's very A to B in terms of from their kitchen to your table. Less overhead for marketing and fluff. Not only that, it helps smaller businesses succeed.

Cool looking graffiti on a locomotive. I so want to renounce my US citizenship. Saving to be able to do so in retirement. Canada is too geographically close to the USA for comfort. Neither Canada or the US is some place I want to end up permanently.

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